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What is the primary focus of Piaget's cognitive development theory?
What is the primary focus of Piaget's cognitive development theory?
- Emotional development during childhood
- The influence of culture on learning
- The role of genetics in cognitive abilities
- Cognitive structures that children acquire through interaction with their environment (correct)
Which process best describes a child's adjustment when they see a cat and mistakenly call it a dog?
Which process best describes a child's adjustment when they see a cat and mistakenly call it a dog?
- Deferred imitation
- Assimilation (correct)
- Symbolic representation
- Accommodation
At what stage of Piaget's cognitive development does a child primarily learn through using their senses and motor activities?
At what stage of Piaget's cognitive development does a child primarily learn through using their senses and motor activities?
- Sensorimotor (correct)
- Formal operational
- Concrete operational
- Pre-operational
What cognitive ability begins to develop during the pre-operational stage?
What cognitive ability begins to develop during the pre-operational stage?
What is an example of a cognitive limitation observed in the pre-operational stage?
What is an example of a cognitive limitation observed in the pre-operational stage?
Which developmental change is NOT characteristic of the sensorimotor stage?
Which developmental change is NOT characteristic of the sensorimotor stage?
What cognitive development occurs during the concrete operational stage?
What cognitive development occurs during the concrete operational stage?
When does Piaget believe cognitive development is least influenced by environmental factors?
When does Piaget believe cognitive development is least influenced by environmental factors?
What is a characteristic of the concrete operational period?
What is a characteristic of the concrete operational period?
Which of the following abilities is NOT typical during the concrete operational stage?
Which of the following abilities is NOT typical during the concrete operational stage?
How does a child in the concrete operational stage differ from a child in the preoperational stage regarding classification?
How does a child in the concrete operational stage differ from a child in the preoperational stage regarding classification?
What concept describes the tasks a child can accomplish with guidance but not alone?
What concept describes the tasks a child can accomplish with guidance but not alone?
What type of reasoning is characteristic of the formal operational period?
What type of reasoning is characteristic of the formal operational period?
At what stage do children begin to lose egocentrism and develop a theory of mind?
At what stage do children begin to lose egocentrism and develop a theory of mind?
What role does language play in Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development?
What role does language play in Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development?
What does scaffolding refer to in the learning process?
What does scaffolding refer to in the learning process?
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Schemata
Schemata
Mental representations that categorize objects or behaviors.
Concepts
Concepts
Rules that describe characteristics of things and their relationships to each other.
Assimilation
Assimilation
The process of fitting new information into existing mental structures.
Accommodation
Accommodation
The process of creating new mental structures or modifying existing ones due to new information.
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Object permanence
Object permanence
The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are not visible.
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Deferred imitation
Deferred imitation
Ability to mentally recall and imitate actions seen earlier.
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Theory of mind
Theory of mind
Ability to understand others' thoughts and intentions.
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Egocentrism
Egocentrism
The belief that everyone perceives the world the same way as oneself.
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Concrete Operational Stage
Concrete Operational Stage
The ability to think logically and rationally, but only about concrete objects or tangible things. This stage is characterized by logical analyses, inductive reasoning, and understanding of cause-and-effect relationships.
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Inductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
The ability to draw conclusions based on specific observations.
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Conservation
Conservation
The process of understanding that the amount of something stays the same, even if its appearance changes.
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Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
A range of tasks or skills that a child can learn with the help of a more experienced person. It represents the potential for learning.
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Scaffolding
Scaffolding
Providing assistance to a learner in the ZPD that helps them master a task. This assistance is gradually reduced as the learner becomes more proficient.
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Formal Operational Stage
Formal Operational Stage
The ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically. This stage is characterized by formal operations, hypothetical reasoning, and the ability to solve complex problems.
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Inferential Reasoning
Inferential Reasoning
Reasoning that involves drawing conclusions from multiple premises.
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Cognitive Development (Jean Piaget)
- Piaget observed children to understand cognitive structures
- Schemata are mental representations defining categories/behaviors
- Concepts are rules describing environmental events and relations.
- Assimilation: adapting new information to fit existing schemas.
- Accommodation: creating or changing schemas based on new information.
- Example: a child's schema for "dog" changes when they see a cat and learn it is a different animal.
Piaget's Four Stages of Cognitive Development
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Stages always occur in the same order.
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Stages influenced by brain maturation and environment.
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Sensorimotor (0-2 years): learning through senses and motor actions
- Object permanence: understanding things exist even when unseen.
- Deferred imitation: mimicking actions later.
- Rudimentary symbolic thinking: using words to represent objects.
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Preoperational (2-7 years): language develops rapidly
- Symbolic thinking and logical reasoning are limited
- Egocentrism: difficulty seeing from another's perspective.
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Concrete Operational (7-11 years): logically thinking about concrete events.
- Inductive reasoning: drawing conclusions from specific examples.
- Abstract thought is limited.
- Grasp concrete analogies.
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Formal Operational (11+ years): Hypothetical and abstract thought develops.
- Abstract reasoning and hypothesis testing.
- Logical thinking in complex situations.
Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory
- Language is vital for cognitive development
- Children learn through interaction with more experienced individuals.
- Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD): the difference between what a child can do independently and what they can achieve with guidance.
- Scaffolding: supportive assistance given by adults/peers to aid learning within the ZPD.
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